AFA '08 - Ms. Rachelle Ferrell (Aug 08)

Let start it this way: Rachelle Ferrell is the most talented singer I've ever heard.

Rachelle Ferrell blessed Chicago with another great concert this year. She was funnier than ever and talked to the crowd like we were just 2-3 people in her living room. She had been sick in the days leading up to the show and used a nasal inhaler, tissues, and all kinds of stuff througout the show - and clowned around the whole time while doing it.

She did a few songs that had most of the crowd wiping their eyes - including a tribute to Bernie Mac. She also did some songs praising the Lord. The scat version of Blackbird was amazing. Lastly, the facial contortions were certainly in effect.

I took well over 200 photos from up close, thanks to my media tags. Here are my favorite photos from the night.